It's hard to believe how much time has gone by since I last wrote. I think it was my annual New Year's post where I took stock of my life. After that I got busy with lots of big changes, ones I planned to write about. But living it was so tiring, the thought of writing about it too was out of the question.
So here's the nutshell version: I found out (happily) that we were moving, we prepared to move, we moved. We put our "old" house on the market, and sold it.
I interviewed for a couple of new jobs, but didn't get them. Finally I got hired in August, and have been too busy ever since to do much of anything besides work, housework, and sleep.
But even though I haven't written much, I still have the blog ideas in my head. But every time I get to this blank page, all my thoughts seem to evaporate. Little by little I'll get back on track. I wrote down the title of each post so I'll remember. More details coming on all the great things that happened to me this year.
Some of what I want to say doesn't warrant an entire post, so I call them random thoughts-and I like to compile them into one (hopefully) entertaining article.
1. Recent fashion trends have me shaking my head. I needed new pants when I started working again. But it's not easy to find ones that have pockets! I need pockets to put my stuff in- Kleenex, money, my phone. Since when do they make pants with fake pockets that are sewn shut? Or too tiny to put anything in?
I'm not sure what's considered normal or fashionable in men's suits, but what I see them wearing on TV doesn't appeal to me at all. Is it me, or are they cut too small and snug? The trousers look more like skinny jeans, and just look weird. And the colors are too bright.
2. Thank goodness for the mute button on the TV, because there are too many annoying commercials. I shouldn't waste my time over it, but there are so many offensive ads for personal hygiene products - I won't mention the product or the "board certified OB-GYN" who hams it up by sticking her face, foot, "under boobs, butt-crack" in the camera, talking about how great her product works. She must be making millions, because she's on almost constantly.
Then we have the constipation products, which tell us to "Flush our way to a better day", "Enjoy the go", or "Number two should be easy to do". But worst of all is the one with the woman sitting on the throne, telling us "women poop". Who knew?! Even so, do we need to see it on TV? I'm no prude, and not easily offended, but I still think there's a time and a place for everything.
3. Can you believe the Boston Bruins have been around for 100 years??!! I'm having trouble wrapping my head around it. An entire century, they've been playing, yet when I realize 100 years ago was 1923, it doesn't seem very long at all. It makes me feel a little old when I realize I've been alive for more than half that time.
The Bruins continue to play well, having only one regulation and one OT loss so far this season. Here's hoping they continue to win, but keep it going until they bring home another Stanley Cup! I'm a little surprised they are doing so well after Patrice Bergeron and Big Z's retirement. Go Bruins!!
4. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the year goes by. It was August not long ago, and just like that, it's time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. And speaking of being thankful, I really am. So many horrible things are happening in this world. Whether it's a war, mass shooting, or personal tragedies such as an untimely death, so many people are suffering.
Seeing all this, coupled with being at a nursing home again and seeing old age and dementia up close again gives me a reality check every day. I'm reminded daily how lucky I am, even if it doesn't always feel that way. I'll do my best to make a difference, and appreciate all the gifts I've been given, and learn from my mistakes.
5. Better late than never, I finally got some pumpkins to decorate back stoop. They were leftover at work from Halloween, and were going to be tossed. Maybe I'll be ambitious and toast the seeds, and puree the pumpkin and make something with it. But don't hold your breath! Until next time, enjoy the fall season!
